Stitch ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Stitch ( noun )

1. A loop of thread or yarn used to join two pieces of fabric together.
2. A single pass of a needle and thread through a piece of fabric or leather.
3. A sharp pain in the side, caused by sudden exertion, such as running.

Origin:

From middle english stich, from old english stice ("a prick, puncture"), from proto-germanic *stikiz ("a prick, puncture"), from proto-indo-european *steig- ("to stic.k")

Examples:

1. She was sewing the dress and making sure that each stitch was tight.
2. The doctor put in several stitches to close the wound.
3. He got a stitch while running and had to stop.
4. The embroidery had many intricate stitches that made it look beautiful.
5. The quilt was made with many different stitches, each one adding its own unique texture.

(As a verb)

Stitch ( verb )

1. A loop of thread or yarn used to join two pieces of fabric together.
2. A single pass of a needle and thread through a piece of fabric or leather.
3. A sharp pain in the side, caused by sudden exertion, such as running.

Origin:

From middle english stich, from old english stice ("a prick, puncture"), from proto-germanic *stikiz ("a prick, puncture"), from proto-indo-european *steig- ("to stic.k")

Examples:

1. She was sewing the dress and making sure that each stitch was tight.
2. The doctor put in several stitches to close the wound.
3. He got a stitch while running and had to stop.
4. The embroidery had many intricate stitches that made it look beautiful.
5. The quilt was made with many different stitches, each one adding its own unique texture.